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Join me in The Red Treehouse, as we explore a series of unsettling and scary Search and Rescue Stories.

For most of us, a hike through the woods is both beautiful and relaxing. But for some of us, the woods are foreboding and a place where your worst nightmares can come to life. These stories are guaranteed to keep you up at night!

What would you do if you found yourself lost in the middle of the woods? How would you react?

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Sources:

Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/I%27m_a_Search_and_Rescue_Officer_for_the_US_Forest_Service,_I_Have_Some_Stories_to_Tell

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce.

First published in 1893, The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce is a terrific short horror story that can be read in a few short minutes. The story involves eight men who have gathered for an inquest into the death of Hugh Morgan, who perished under mysterious circumstances. The men are seated in a room, along with several others—and Morgan’s corpse lying on a table in the middle, covered by a sheet.

Focusing on themes of the unknowable, Bierce’s tale reminds the reader there is often more than meets the eye; and is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a horrifying and tragic case--The Laotian Nightmare Deaths. After relocating to the United States from Laos after the Vietnam War, over 100 Hmong men suddenly--and inexplicably--died in their sleep.

Medical professionals were stunned as these deaths occurred across the nation to seemingly healthy young men--most between the ages of 28 and 44 years old.

And, did you know: the horror movie classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street was inspired by these terrifying cases.

What caused the sudden deaths of over 100 Laotian refugees in the 1980’s? Were the deaths the result of natural causes or was something far more sinister at play? 

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Sources:

https://www.hmongofwa.org/our-history.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hmong

https://www.hmongamericancenter.org/hmong-history/

https://hmongamerican.org/unexplained-deaths-inspired-a-nightmare-on-elm-street/

https://www.history.com/news/nightmare-on-elm-street-real-inspiration-hmong-death

https://www.nytimes.com/1981/05/10/us/nightmares-suspected-in-bed-deaths-of-18-laotians.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laos

https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt46nwn8.17?seq=2

https://documents.latimes.com/mysterious-fatal-malady-striking-hmong-men/

https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/agent-orange-in-vietnam-program/what-is-agent-orange/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21878-ventricular-fibrillation#symptoms-and-causes

https://www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_hag                                                                                        

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.117.007837

Behind the Horror: True Stories that Inspired Horror Movies (Dr. Lee Mellor)

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read you a two chapters of arguably the most famous horror story ever written, Dracula written by Bram Stoker.

First published in 1897, Dracula by Bram Stoker is inarguably one of the most influential pieces of literature ever written, regardless of genre. An epistolary novel, the story unfolds through letters, diary entries, and newspaper clippings. As much a historical novel as gothic fiction, Dracula is considered a masterpiece of English literature whose characters have endured for over 125 years.

Recently, Nosferatu was released in theaters—and it re-introduced the world to Count Orlok. But did you know, Nosferatu drew inspiration from Dracula!

In this episode of The Red Treehouse, I’m going to read chapters 15-16!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read the inspiration for Nosferatu.

I’m your host, Will. Welcome to The Red Treehouse. 

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read you a classic horror story, The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

First published in 1839, The Fall of the House of Usher, written by Edgard Allan Poe, is a terrific short story that focuses on themes of madness, family, and isolation. Using first-person narration, the reader is left off-balance throughout—mainly because we only know the narrator’s gender.

The story “contains no descriptions of his physical features, his age, or where he is traveling from. Apart from his boyhood friendship, his history is unknown.” Poe’s intent is masterfully accomplished—the reader, whether they realize it or not, takes the role of the narrator and experiences the story both in the first-person and the third person.

And make no mistake, this story is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Fall of the House of Usher.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read you a classic horror story, The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

First published in 1839, The Fall of the House of Usher, written by Edgard Allan Poe, is a terrific short story that focuses on themes of madness, family, and isolation. Using first-person narration, the reader is left off-balance throughout—mainly because we only know the narrator’s gender.

The story “contains no descriptions of his physical features, his age, or where he is traveling from. Apart from his boyhood friendship, his history is unknown.” Poe’s intent is masterfully accomplished—the reader, whether they realize it or not, takes the role of the narrator and experiences the story both in the first-person and the third person.

And make no mistake, this story is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Fall of the House of Usher.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a horrifying and tragic story, The Failed Exorcism of Michael Taylor. In October 1974, an exorcism was performed on Michael Taylor--who church officials claimed was possessed by as many as 40 demons. Over 8 hours, Michael was subjected to an agonizing exorcism ritual--and all but 3 demons were cast away.

The three that remained were named insanity, anger, and murder.

The plan was to finish the exorcism the following day after everyone had gotten some rest. That day would never come.

Was Michael Taylor really possessed by 40 demons as some claimed? Or was he suffering from a mental health crisis? 

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Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/glossolalia

https://whereistheline290622835.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/ep5-pt1/

https://whereistheline290622835.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/ep-6/

https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/the-ossett-exorcist-murder

https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/401927/dread-the-unsolved-takes-on-the-exorcism-of-michael-taylor/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/demonic-possession/5

https://www.spiritshack.co.uk/blog/ghost-stories/exorcism-of-michael-taylor/?srsltid=AfmBOoppPg2_SiYR7i0y6gpZJPbZaE-ZXi8ZX7kbGdsP9jChtwNa2Jox

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Taylor_(British_killer)

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SHOUTOUT TO MY SON, WILL, FOR HIS HELP WITH RESEARCHING, WRITING, AND RECORDING THIS EPISODE!

Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a harrowing conspiracy theory, The Montauk Project. In 1992, Preston Nichols published a book detailing an alleged top-secret government program to develop mind control, telekinesis, time travel, and contact with extraterrestrials.

It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel—and Preston Nichols’ book is categorized as science fiction.

Except, he stoked the fires and blurred the lines between reality and fiction by writing, “whether you read this as science fiction or non-fiction, you are in for an amazing story.” And, did you know, the hit television series, Stranger Things, is loosely based on The Montauk Project.

Was the United States government really conducting top secret tests on unsuspecting subjects? Or is this another case of a conspiracy theory gone wild?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find!

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Sources:

https://www.britannica.com/topic/conspiracy-theory

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_Project

https://www.stealthskater.com/Documents/Montauk_04.pdf

https://allthatsinteresting.com/montauk-project

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore four scary stories. These come from 3 RTH listeners—and yours truly. A shoutout to Tina Rodriguez, N.R. Wolfman, and Megan Sanchez for submitting these—it’s always a privilege to share them! And my scary story happened recently—less than 2 weeks ago.

Are you ready?

What scary experiences do you have? What has given you the creepy feeling that you were being watched? What has made you do a double-take to make sure there was nothing hiding in that dark corner of your room? And is it possible that whatever you experienced is something the rational mind can’t simply explain away? 

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Sources:

First Story submitted by Tina Rodriguez:

Second story submitted by N.R. Wolfman (@nr_wolfman)

Third story submitted by Megan Sanchez (@hiddenintheshadowsparanormal and @hiddenintheshadowspodcast)

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